Winged beauties: Molbak’s Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park Zoo opens July 2.
Walk through the gardens and admire native North American butterflies. The zoo’s newest exhibit emphasizes both the fragility and resilience of nature through the display of the natural beauty of butterflies and flowers.
An arching tent structure encloses a landscape of 3,000 square feet with 500 free-flying butterflies representing at least 15 species native to North America.
Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N. Seattle; www.zoo.org.
From the silver screen: Seattle Symphony performs music by film composers — John Williams, et al — with clips from the movies shown on a giant screen at 8 p.m. July 2 at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle. Tickets are $25; www.seattlesymphony.org.
Soaring and roaring: Check out the planes, cars and motorcycles, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3 at Gig Harbor Wings & Wheels. The fun includes flyovers, car show, race cars, bikes, food, kids activities and a beer garden at the Tacoma Narrows Airport, 1202 26th Ave. NW, Gig Harbor.
Coming up: City lights, summer nights and glowing bikes. Trick out your bike for the Seattle Night Ride on July 8. The 15-mile ride begins at Peddler Brewing Company along the Burke-Gilman Trail and winds across the University Bridge, along Lake Union and around. The midpoint has live entertainment and snacks with the perfect Elliott Bay backdrop. The route ends at Peddler Brewing Company for the after party with a food truck, local craft brews and games; www.cascade.org/rides-major-rides/seattle-night-ride.
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